Accessory Bag

ABSTRACT

An accessory bag for securing to a wrist of a user. The accessory bag includes a closed lower end and an open upper end, wherein the open upper end provides access to a main interior compartment for retaining personal items. A pair of handles extend from the open upper end, wherein the first handle is longer than the second handle and both handles are movable between an open and closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the first handle is threaded through the second handle to form a closure that prevents access to the main compartment. A wrist securement is formed by the first handle that secures around the wrist. A secondary interior compartment is formed between an exterior layer and an interior layer of the accessory bag. The accessory bag is reversible such that the interior layer becomes the exterior layer, and the exterior layer becomes the interior layer.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of pending U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 62/970,958 filed on Feb. 6, 2020 and U.S. Design patentapplication Ser. No. 29/723,820 filed on Feb. 11, 2020. The aboveidentified patent applications are herein incorporated by reference inits entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an accessory bag for convenientlystoring and transporting personal items. More specifically, the presentinvention provides wrist mountable bag having a first handle and asecond handle adapted to cooperatively form a closure of the bag and awrist securement formed by the first handle when in a closedconfiguration.

Transporting and securing cell phones, credit cards, keys, and othersimilar accessories is challenging when engaging in an active lifestyle.For example, transporting a purse or other large storage bag isimpractical when swimming or going to a beach. Existing bags having astrap capable of fitting around a wrist are not designed to securetightly onto the wrist and easily slip off therefrom. Nor are thesestraps monolithic or integral to the bag. Other existing holders thathave a strap capable of receiving a wrist are substantially flat andonly designed to store a single item in a main compartment, such as amobile phone or credit cards.

Although bags with handles exist in the known art, none of these bagsdisclose a bag capable of holding multiple items that can be quicklysecured to a person's hand or wrist. The present invention includes abag with a pair of upper U-shaped handles, one of which is longer thanthe other. The longer handle can be threaded through the shorter handleto form both a closure mechanism and a wristband.

In light of the devices disclosed in the known art, it is submitted thatthe present invention substantially diverges in design elements from theknown art and consequently it is clear that there is a need in the artfor an improvement to existing accessory bags. In this regard theinstant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types ofaccessory bags now present in the known art, the present inventionprovides a new accessory bag wherein the same can be utilized forsecuring directly to a wrist of a user and supporting multiple personalitems within a main interior compartment.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide anaccessory bag that can be conveniently secured to a user's wrist. Theaccessory bag comprises a body having a closed lower end and an openupper end, wherein the open upper end provides access to a main interiorcompartment for retaining personal items. A first handle and a secondhandle each extend from the open upper end of the body, wherein thehandles are movable between an open and closed configuration. In theclosed configuration, the first handle is threaded through the secondhandle to form a closure that prevents access to the main compartmentand a wrist securement formed by the first handle that secures aroundthe wrist.

It is another objective of the present invention to provide an accessorybag wherein the first handle is longer than the second handle, such thatthe first handle is sized to fit around a user's wrist in closetolerance therewith and the second handle designed to prevent access tothe interior compartment when in the closed configuration.

It is another objective of the present invention to provide an accessorybag having a secondary interior compartment formed between an exteriorlayer and an interior layer of the body.

It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide anaccessory bag that is reversible such that the interior layer becomesthe exterior layer, and the exterior layer becomes the interior layerwhen in the reversed configuration.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide anaccessory bag with an easily operable closure mechanism that allows auser to quickly and conveniently secure keys, cell phones, money, orcredit cards.

It is yet another object of the present invention to provide anaccessory bag that is configured to store multiple personal items in amain interior compartment.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved accessory bag that has all of the advantages of the known artand none of the disadvantages.

Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention willbecome apparent from the following detailed description taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will beparticularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and mannerin which it may be made and used may be better understood after a reviewof the following description, taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiment (s) ofthe invention. References to “one embodiment,” “at least oneembodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “forexample,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) mayinclude a feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, orlimitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includesthat feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, orlimitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” doesnot necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of an embodiment of the accessory bag in anopen configuration.

FIG. 2 shows a top plan view of an embodiment of the accessory bag in anopen configuration.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the accessory bag ina closed configuration.

FIG. 4 shows a top plan view of an embodiment of the accessory bag in aclosed configuration.

FIG. 5 shows a side view of an embodiment of the accessory bag in anopen configuration.

FIG. 6 shows an opposing side view of an embodiment of the accessory bagin an open configuration.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the accessory bagsecured to a wrist of a user.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like referencenumerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similarelements of the accessory bag. For the purposes of presenting a briefand clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodimentwill be discussed as used for retaining personal items within theaccessory bag and securing directly to a user's wrist. The figures areintended for representative purposes only and should not be consideredto be limiting in any respect.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a perspective view of anembodiment of the accessory bag in an open configuration and aperspective view of an embodiment of the accessory bag in a closedconfiguration, respectively. The accessory bag 1000 comprises a body1100 having closed lower 1110 end, an open upper end 1120, and a pair ofhandles 1300, 1310. The body 1100 is formed from an exterior layer 1130and an interior layer 1140 that are joined at a perimeter 1150 along theupper end 1120. In the illustrated embodiment, the interior and exteriorlayers 1130, 1140 are only joined at the perimeter of the upper end1120, and nowhere else along the body 1100. In this way, a gap 1400 orseparation is formed therebetween. In an open configuration, or when theaccessory bag 1000 is substantially flat, the body 1100 comprises asubstantially rectangular shape with rounded corners. In the illustratedembodiment, the body 1100 is made of any suitable material, such asvelvet, neoprene, cloth, and the like. In some embodiments, the materialis stretchable or elastic and water-resistant.

In the illustrated embodiment, the open upper end 1120 provides accessto a main interior compartment 1200. The main interior compartment 1200is configured to receive personal items, such as mobile phones, keys,credit cards, and the like. The volume of main interior compartment 1200encompasses the entire interior layer 1140 meaning that when a userreaches into the main interior compartment 1200 through the upper end,all of the outer surface of the interior layer 1140 can be touched oraccessed. The multiple layers of the body 1100 is adapted to providedurability thereto and additional protection to the items storedtherein. In some embodiments, the body 1100 comprises a width betweeneight and nine inches, wherein the width is measured between the lateralsides of the body, and a smallest length of the body 1100 is between sixand seven inches, wherein the smallest length is measured from theclosed lower end to a nadir of the open upper end. In the illustratedembodiment, the nadir of the upper end is disposed centrally between thepair of handles. In other embodiments, it is contemplated that the bodycomprises any suitable width and length to receive multiple accessoriestherein.

In some embodiments, a secondary interior compartment 1410 is formeddirectly between the exterior layer 1130 and the interior layer 1140,wherein the open upper end 1120 also provides access to the secondaryinterior compartment 1410. To form the secondary interior compartment1410, the exterior layer 1130 and the interior layer 1140 are onlysecured together along the upper perimeter 1150, wherein the upperperimeter 1150 includes the pair of handles 1300, 1310 and a first side1510 extending between the pair of handles. The exterior layer 1130 andthe interior layer 1140 are unsecured to each other at the upperperimeter 1150 along a second side 1500 extending between the pair ofhandles, wherein the second side 1500 opposes the first side 1510. Insome embodiments, the interior layer 1140 and the exterior layer 1130comprise a same shape and size to one another when disposed in a flatconfiguration.

The secondary interior compartment 1410 is configured to receive otherpersonal items that a user would like to keep separated from the itemsin the main interior compartment 1200, such as a pair of glasses or amobile phone. In the illustrated embodiment, the secondary interiorcompartment 1410 comprises the entire gap 1400 formed between theexterior and interior layer 1300, 1310. In this way, the secondaryinterior compartment 1410 comprises the same outline as the maininterior compartment 1200 and underlies directly therebeneath. In theillustrated embodiment, the interior layer 1310 freely moves within thebody 1100, such that as an interior volume of the secondary interiorcompartment increases via the movement of the interior layer toward theupper end thereof, an interior volume of the main interior compartmentsimultaneously decreases.

Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, there is shown a perspective view and atop plan view of an embodiment of the accessory bag in a closedconfiguration, respectively. The pair of handles 1300, 1310 extend fromopposing sides of the body 1100 from the open upper end 1120 thereof andare movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. Inthe open configuration, the first handle 1300 is not in direct contactwith the second handle 1310, thereby allowing access to the maininterior compartment through the open upper end. A u-shape is formedalong the perimeter of each of the first and second sides, between thepair of handles 1300, 1310.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pair of handles comprise a samewidth. However, the first handle 1300 of the pair is longer than thesecond handle 1310. The difference in lengths of the handles allows theshorter handle to securely close the open upper end and the longerhandle the ability to secure around a user's wrist while in the closedconfiguration. In the illustrated embodiment, the exterior layer of thebody is monolithic and forms the exterior of the handles, as well as theexterior of the main and secondary interior compartments.

In the closed configuration, the first handle 1300 is threaded throughthe second handle 1310 to form a closure configured to prevent access tothe main compartment through the open upper end. When closed, there isno space between a lateral perimeter of the pair of handles therebypreventing access to the main interior compartment or the secondaryinterior compartment, as seen in FIG. 4. In the illustrated embodiment,the difference in length of the first handle and second handle isbetween 0.5 inches and 1.5 inches. However, in other embodiments, otherdifferences in lengths between the handles are contemplated. The lengthis defined as extending between the upper and lower ends of the body.

A wrist securement 1600 is also formed in the closed configuration,wherein the wrist securement 1600 is configured to secure the firsthandle 1300 directly around a wrist of a user and in a close tolerancetherewith. In the illustrated embodiment, the wrist securement, which isdefined as an upper end of the first handle 1300, is elastic to form atight fit to the wrist of a user, similar to an elastic hair tie. In theillustrated embodiment, there is no additional fastening mechanismrequired to close the open upper end of the accessory bag. However, inalternate embodiments, a fastener is disposed at the upper end of thebody to provide additional fastening means if needed. The fastener isany suitable fastener, such as a snap, zipper, drawstring, and the like.

Referring now to FIGS. 5 and 6, there are shown opposing side views ofan embodiment of the accessory bag in an open configuration. The firsthandle 1300 comprises a larger first channel 1301 than a second channel1311 of the second handle 1310 to provide adequate closure by the secondhandle while simultaneously providing a large enough opening or channelfor receiving a wrist by the first handle in in the closedconfiguration. Additionally, the width of the second channel 1311 iswide enough to receive the first handle therethrough. In the illustratedembodiment, the handles are composed of flexible, stretchable materialto allow the channels to stretch and deform as needed to form the closedconfiguration and fit around the user's wrist.

In the illustrated embodiment, the first channel 1301 and second channel1311 of the handles are significantly smaller than conventional handlesof a purse or bag. In some embodiments, an exterior face or opening ofeach channel is no larger than three inches in diameter. This is toensure the second handle forms a secure closure when positioned over thefirst handle and the first handle fits tightly around the wrist of thewearer.

Referring now to FIG. 7, there is shown a perspective view of anembodiment of the accessory bag secured to a wrist of a user. Inoperation, a user threads the first handle through the channel of thesecond handle, wherein the second handle is forced downwards until theopen upper end is closed. The user places their hand or wrist throughthe channel of the first handle. The accessory bag is securely attachedto the user such that the user is able to freely use both hands. In someembodiments, the body is reversable such that the interior layer becomesthe exterior layer, and the exterior layer becomes the interior layer.In the reversed configuration, the position of the main interiorcompartment and the secondary interior compartment are unchanged.

In some embodiments, an aperture (FIG. 1, 1620) is disposed through thebody and configured to receive a fastener for securing a cord or keyring thereto. In this way, a change purse, keys, and the like can besecured to the body of the accessory bag through the aperture. In otherembodiments, a strap forming a loop extends from an interior of the bodyand is configured to receive the fastener for securing the cord or keyring thereto. The strap is flexible and comprises a same diameter as theaperture shown in FIG. 1.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown anddescribed in what is considered to be the most practical and preferredembodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be madewithin the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications willoccur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the abovedescription then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensionalrelationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assemblyand use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in theart, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

I claim:
 1. An accessory bag, comprising: a body having a closed lowerend and an open upper end, wherein the open upper end provides access toa main interior compartment; a first handle and a second handle eachhaving and u-shape and extending from the open upper end, wherein thefirst handle is longer than the second handle; wherein the first handleand the second handle are movable between an open configuration and aclosed configuration; wherein the open configuration, each handle formsan open channel having an open face oriented towards opposing lateralsides of the body allowing access to the main interior compartmentthrough the open upper end; wherein the closed configuration, the firsthandle is threaded through the open channel of the second handle to forma closure configured to prevent access to the main compartment throughthe open upper end and a wrist securement configured to secure directlyaround a wrist of a user.
 2. The accessory bag of claim 1, furthercomprising a secondary interior compartment formed directly between anexterior layer and an interior layer of the body.
 3. The accessory bagof claim 2, wherein the open upper end provides access to the secondaryinterior compartment.
 4. The accessory bag of claim 2, where theexterior layer and the interior layer are only secured together along anupper perimeter, wherein the upper perimeter includes the first andsecond handle and a first side extending between the first and secondhandles.
 5. The accessory bag of claim 4, wherein the exterior layer andthe interior layer are unsecured to each other along the perimeter alonga second side extending between the first and second handles, whereinthe second side opposes the first side.
 6. The accessory bag of claim 3,wherein an upper perimeter of the secondary interior compartment iscoterminous with a lower perimeter of the main compartment such that thesecondary interior compartment is oriented directly beneath the maininterior compartment.
 7. The accessory bag of claim 1, wherein aninterior volume of the secondary interior compartment increases, aninterior volume of the main interior compartment simultaneouslydecreases.
 8. The accessory bag of claim 1, wherein the channel of thesecond handle is sized to receive the first handle entirelytherethrough.
 9. The accessory bag of claim 2, wherein the body isreversable such that the interior layer is the exterior layer and theexterior layer is the interior layer.
 10. The accessory bag of claim 9,wherein a position of the main interior compartment and the secondaryinterior compartment are unchanged upon reversal of the body.